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glgcoder Updated 1 hour ago |
ccs examination - 608 RepliesIf anyone is taking AHIMA Coding Basics Program and in need of the textbook 'Understanding Health Insurance - A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement,... |
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janivemerritt Updated 3 hours ago |
I just took the CCA thru AHIMA - 74 RepliesHello Can anyone give me clear advice which will be the best, certification to go with because I took the CCA back in 2007 didn't pass. I was... |
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Janet Williams Updated 5 hours ago |
NEED ADVICE ON PREPARING RHIA EXAM - 97 Replies[QUOTE who="Karen in Frisco, Texas"]I guess I don't know what you mean by "just" passing if you got a 390 out of 400??Especially for just studying 1... |
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Beckiep Updated 1 day ago |
Remote Coding from home - 363 RepliesHas anyone worked for Optum Insight? I have a phone interview next week. Would appreciate some insight if anyone has any. Thank you!! Beckie |
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Heather Updated 2 days ago |
tumor registry question - 6 RepliesHi Jenny, just wanted to update you that I finished my first semester at Collin and I love it. You were so spot on with Michelle. She is fantastic. I... |
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Wyspher Wilkes Updated 2 days ago |
Remote coding jobs....don't bother - 229 Replies[QUOTE who="durock in Tallahassee, Florida"]Thank you. I took the test and did well on the first try and passed. I am now so ready to give up as it... |
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rweaver722 Updated 2 days ago |
Internship Positions - 22 RepliesI am going to school at Berkeley College Online for health care administration with medical billing and coding. I only have internship to do then i... |
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Athena Updated 4 days ago |
i need a help coders - 3 Replies[QUOTE who="Gregg in Casselberry, Florida"]This is the cheapest online course I have found and it contains a lot of information. medicalcodingpro.com/... |
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Danny Updated 4 days ago |
Starting a career in health information management - 4 RepliesNot sure if you're still interested, but I came across this post and I have some experience in this area: The HIM job market is still red-hot,... |
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HIMgirl17 Updated 4 days ago |
need advice please - RHIT exam - 573 RepliesI graduated from a 2 year HIT program in 2008. I didn't need my RHIT for my job, but now I think I'm ready to pursue it. Am I still able to take the... |
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Cathy Long Updated 4 days ago |
CCA exam - 1551 RepliesWhen you go take your test, do they ban your code books if you have taken notes in them? i hope not as I had instructors who suggested doing... |
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vmyers |
PennFoster schoolHas anyone taken the Medical Coding and Billing course with PennFoster? If so what was your experience with them? They claim you will be able to take... |
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Nessa |
CPAR examDid anyone ever heard of the CPAR exam. I see quite a few hospitals in NJ require that certificate to obtain a registrar position at their hospital.... |
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Gregg Updated 8 days ago |
CPC exam - 8 RepliesJobs are tough to come by to be honest. There are some sites like this that list jobs but you might need to enter into the field in a lesser capacity... |
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Gregg Updated 8 days ago |
Ccs-p or cpc - 1 ReplyCPC is easier. The CCS-P and CCS are more difficult from what I have heard. Here is a site I found with some info. http://medicalcodingexampreparation... |
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valstyn Updated 11 days ago |
Do I need my RHIT credentials in order to get a job in medical billing - 29 Replies[QUOTE who="Barb in Danville, California"]Take the exam. I passed it on the first try and was shocked. I went there with the intention that I would... |
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Carol in Castro Valley, California Updated 14 days ago |
National Center for Competency Testing - 85 RepliesHi Everyone! I graduated in Dec 07 from Westwood College recieving a diploma in Medical Billing and Coding. When we took our certification exam... |
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DJ in Winter Haven, Florida Updated 14 days ago |
Better to go to in person classes or will online classes suffice for medical coding and billing? - 7 RepliesI have an injury that is now keeping me from what i was once doing for employment which was either as an EMT or warehouse work. I am very good with... |
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K.D in Farmington, Michigan Updated 16 days ago |
CCA and CPC Credentials - 4 RepliesCan I have both the CCA and CPC credential at the same time? I am in a 4 year RHIA program right now and will take the RHIA exam after I graduate. ... |
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BTR1, Virginia Updated 17 days ago |
Just passed my ccs certification. Now what? - 27 RepliesHi i just recently passed my ccs exam and now im a little bit lost on how to start and what to do to get my first coding job. Ive been job hunting... |
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amedicalcoder in Birmingham, Alabama Updated 19 days ago |
Possible career change to RHIA-need advice!! - 184 RepliesCurrently I work as an office manager in my family's business. I am looking to possibly change careers and I have been accepted to a AIHMA accredited... |
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dee@ in New York, New York Updated 24 days ago |
Where do I start? - 46 RepliesI've been a massage therapist for over a decade and am wanting to supplement my income with medical coding/billing. Where do I start? Is there a... |
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Arthur in Spokane, Washington Updated 24 days ago |
Need Advice Regarding RHIT/RHIA Education - 346 RepliesMy goal is to return to work after being a stay at home mom. I am 50 something and my husband of 25 years wants a divorce. I reside in a NYC suburb.... |
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carol in Morganton, Georgia Updated 25 days ago |
Non-Certified Work from home Medical coding jobs in Georgia - 363 RepliesI would like to work form home doing Medical Coding in Georgia.I am not certified yet but I do have 2 and a half years ecperience in Coding.I would... |
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lauraheff22 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin Updated 27 days ago |
The future of medical coding - 23 RepliesFor experienced medical coders or those in administration, what is your lookout on the medical coding field? Will there still be a demand for coders... |
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lisa.hogan in Arkadelphia, Arkansas Updated 28 days ago |
Entry-Level Medical Records, Coding, Billing Employment - 79 RepliesI live in the Flint Michigan area and am looking for entry level employment in the area of medical records, coding, or billing. I have an... |
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Heather in Coppell, Texas |
AAPC CertHello! I have a few quick questions. I am studying my AAS in HIT. I plan on getting my RHIT and my coding credentials. At this point I am thinking... |
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louloupe in Port Saint Lucie, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
CCA questions - 7 RepliesI have received a lot of information regarding the CCA. If anyone can answer any of the following questions, I would greatly appreciate it. I've... |
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msrn in Texas Updated 1 month ago |
Coding Jobs without Experience - 71 RepliesI was looking into several Medical Coding schools but I wanted to know if I could get a job without having any experience. The problem I am having... |
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jat124 in Missoula, Montana |
About to get my RHIT certification, should I go for RHIA?I am about to finish my 2 year degree in HIT and sit for the RHIT. I really don't want to be a coder. I want to work more in healthcare IT. I... |
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Catherine S in Platteville, Wisconsin |
Medical Coder Certification exam locationsHi there, I will be graduating in a few weeks from the Medical coder specialist program. I was just wondering how to find the locations for... |
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ResQRangR in Dallas, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
AHIMA's Exams - No Educational Requirements! - 422 RepliesI just read in Ahima's fine print: "The CCA exam is not linked to any formal education or training in coding." All you need is a high school... |
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Minh in Oakland, California Updated 1 month ago |
Employers -- How do you look at degrees from Devry, University of Phoenix, and other similar schools? - 42 RepliesEmployers -- How do you look at degrees from Devry, University of Phoenix, and other similar schools? I am wondering how employers look at these... |
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Jana in Saint Cloud, Minnesota Updated 1 month ago |
INPATIENT CODING QUESTIONS - 155 RepliesPlease keep this thread limited to INPATIENT coding questions and answers. Thanks! |
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Heather in Coppell, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
Community College that offers HIT online - 3 RepliesHi, Can anyone recommend a community college that offers an AA in HIT completely online? Because I've already earned a BA, I'm really limited... |
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nguyenkhm in Oakland, California |
Medical Coding course at Castro Valley Adult SchoolAnyone takes medical coding basic and advanced courses at Castro Valley Adult School? How is it? How does the instructor teach? |
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Anna in Raleigh, North Carolina Updated 1 month ago |
Looking for feedback on Lexicode - 2 RepliesHi, I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with Lexicode that they can share with me. Thank you in advance for sharing. |
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vrford in surprise, Arizona |
HELP! WHICH ONLINE BILLING SCHOOL?I HAVE BEEN IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD FOR 9 YEARS, FROM A SECRETARY TO A CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSOR. I WOULD LOVE TO START GOING TO SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL... |
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loren in Palm Bay, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
Medical Coder Work Environment - 150 RepliesHi everyone and anyone Just was wondering what the office environment is like for a medical coder. I know you sit in front of the computer all... |
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Heather in Coppell, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
HIT education - 4 RepliesI have noticed that there are for profit schools (National American University and DeVry) and junior/community colleges/technical schools that offer... |
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mlempke01 in Lynn, Massachusetts Updated 1 month ago |
Travel Coding? - 91 RepliesDoes anyone here know anything about travel coding? I was offered to do travel coding by Source Corp. They said that they would send me to boot... |
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Kelly in Katy, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
I'm going into medical coding from dental hygiene, any advice on becoming a coder? - 6 RepliesI've been in dentistry for 12 years now & have been recently laid off from a dental hygiene position I was at for 6 years & I'm burned out & cannot... |
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Amanda in Gardnerville, Nevada Updated 1 month ago |
Career Step Medical Coding - 6 RepliesHas anyone taken the medical coding and billing through Career Step? I am thinking about doing this course, but would like some comments about the... |
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SameBoat in Atlanta, Georgia Updated 1 month ago |
No job for a new medical coder, because I don't have 2 years experience. - 32 RepliesThe Catch-22, no experience, no job. How can I get the experience? RHIT CCS Will it do me any good to get these, or should I give up? |
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quincyaj@yahoo.com Updated 1 month ago |
Inpatient Coding - 6 RepliesI passed my CCS-P coding test. I feel like I have a good grasp on outpatient coding but I don't really have it down pat what to do with the... |
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Coder2 in Brownsburg, Indiana Updated 2 months ago |
Remote coder saying she makes over 60,000 a year with her clients I would like to talk to you - 21 RepliesHow do you go about finding your clients? Can you email me at cocoaweez@comcast.net. Are these all remote? thank you. |
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KiaOra! in North Augusta, South Carolina Updated 2 months ago |
Advice: Other Allied Health Programs That Mesh Well w/ Medical Coding - 1 ReplyI have will be graduating from a Medical Coding & Billing certificate program in August & plan to sit for my CPC soon after. I am going to continue... |
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RN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 2 months ago |
day-to-day for coders - 51 RepliesI've been looking into coding as a profession, but I've always been warned that I can't just sit in my little closet coding all day (a damn shame, I... |
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valentine in Austin, Texas Updated 2 months ago |
Going on one year date since passing CCA - 3 RepliesWell it's been almost a year since taking and passing the CCA exam...and still no closer to finding work. The problem now is that I have been away... |
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Catherine S in Platteville, Wisconsin |
Interviewing a Medical Coding SpecialistHi I'm a student at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and I am enrolled in the Medical Coding Program. I would like to interview a Medical Coding... |
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